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  • NOAA researches weather from Yokota

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration led an oceanic and atmospheric research project Jan.7 to Feb. 27 here as part of a major international field campaign.The campaign was called Winter THORPEX, which stands for the Observing-System Research and Predictability Experiment. "We have

  • Learning survival skills in the "Cool School"

    "Do you have the skills to survive in this environment?" Every Monday, at 7:30 a.m. sharp, Capt. Timothy Hanks, Det.1, 66th Training Squadron commander starts each class at the Arctic Survival School with that simple yet big question. How can someone survive if stranded in a place where one wrong

  • Kadena F-15 pilot achieves aviation milestone

    Joining a select group of seasoned fighter pilots, the 67th Fighter Squadron commander reached his 2,000th flight hour in the F-15 Eagle Feb. 12. Lt. Col. Robert Novotny, who assumed command of the 67th FS in May 2008, achieved this aviation milestone during a routine training mission. When he

  • Purple Heart recipient remains vigilant on deployment

    A deployed Hickam AFB explosive ordnance disposal technician now carries a medal on his chest and metal inside his body after responding to an explosive rocket that was pointed to launch toward Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 3. Senior Airman Robert Wester, 15th Civil Engineer Squadron, was

  • 23rd EBS bids a farewell to Guam

    Members of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and their six B-52 Stratofortress' are scheduled to return home to Minot, N.D., at the end of February, after completing a five month deployment here. The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, comprised of more than 250 Airmen and six B-52 Stratofortress',

  • Egress technicians keep raptor pilots covered

    A specialized polycarbonate is the main element that separates an F-22 Raptor pilot from threatening and compromising conditions like lightening strikes, blinding sun rays, and the possibility of bird strikes. "The F-22 canopy is an integral part of the F-22 system and an engineering marvel, said

  • Kunsan squadron processes Marines for Key Resolve

    In the midst of an Operational Readiness Exercise, 8th Fighter Wing Airmen had an opportunity to accept follow-on forces for real. A Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules, landed at Kunsan Feb. 23, loaded with Marines and cargo from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing out of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,

  • Secretary Clinton wraps up first overseas tour at Yokota

    In her first overseas trip as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton thanked troops stationed in Japan during a routine refueling stop here Sunday. "We are so grateful for each and every one of you, the work that you do every single day, and to all of the men and women serving around the globe on

  • Yokota CGOC wraps up donation drive

    Operation Helping Hand, a Company Grade Officer's Council-sponsored event, wrapped up Feb. 17 after a 32-day donation drive. During the drive, members from the Yokota community were asked to donate items such as clothes, shoes, toys and other non-perishable items to send to Iraq citizens in

  • 8th MDG teams with local hospital for better services

    An agreement between the 8th Medical Group and a local hospital is hoped to provide better medical care to Wolf Pack Airmen. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Jesus Hospital's International Clinic in Jeonju, Republic of Korea, and the 8th MDG to allow Kunsan patients needing